CB Russia Warns: Top 10 Scammer Phrases to Avoid
The Central Bank of Russia (CB) has issued a warning about common scammer tactics. It has published a list of ten popular phrases used by fraudsters to trick bank customers into falling for schemes like authorized push payment fraud and invoice fraud.
The CB identified individuals targeted by scammers impersonating friends, authorities, or bank staff as the main victims. These criminals often insist on urgent transfers, exploiting people's trust and urgency.
Common phrases used by scammers during phone calls include 'I'm transferring you to a CB employee', 'Funding of a restricted organization', and 'I'm calling about remote work'. In messages via messengers, they often use phrases such as 'The department director is calling', 'Is that you in the photo?', and 'Pay your outstanding debt'. The CB also warned about phrases like 'This is the courier delivery department', 'Unaccounted funds have been found on your PNC bank accounts', and 'Your account on the 'Gosuslugi' portal has been hacked'.
The CB shared this list on its Telegram channel to raise awareness and help users spot potential scams. It recommends hanging up immediately if you hear these phrases during a phone call and ignoring and blocking the sender if you receive an email with similar expressions.
The Central Bank of Russia's warning highlights the importance of vigilance against scammer tactics. By being aware of these common phrases and the CB's recommendations, bank customers can better protect themselves from fraudulent activities.
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